Lagos Govt Shuts Dowen College Indefinitely Over Death Of Student

Dowen College

The relative revealed that the 12-year-old passed away on Tuesday after a series of tests and X-rays indicated…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, located in the Lekki area of the state. This is pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of … Read more

#EndSARS: Lagos Panel Was Constituted Illegally – Keyamo

Keyamo

…trouble started after the Lagos panel submitted its report, which was eventually leaked. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has described the panel set up by the Lagos State Government to probe police brutality as illegal. The National Economic Council (NEC) had in the wake of … Read more

[COVID-19] LASG Dreads Fourth Wave, Bemoans Low Vaccination

COVID-19

Only 2.67% of Lagos residents have been inoculated EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government has expressed worry over a possible fourth wave of COVID-19 in the state, adding that only 2.67 per cent of its population has been vaccinated. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, while addressing journalists in Ikeja, during the … Read more

Jumoke Oyeleke: LASG Gifts Stray Bullet Victim’s Family ₦1m, Furnished Apartment

Jumoke Oyeleke

…Jumoke, a salesgirl, was killed by a police stray bullet during the Yoruba Nation rally in Lagos on July 3 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has gifted ₦1 million and a furnished two-bedroom apartment to the family of late Jumoke Oyeleke. 25-year-old Jumoke, a salesgirl, was killed by a police stray … Read more

[COVID-19] Lagos Unveils Mass Vaccination Strategy

COVID-19

The Commissioner said once this is achieved, it will bring the State closer to the state governor’s mandate to vaccinate 30% of the Lagos population…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a robust vaccination strategy to target four million residents of the state before the end of December 2021.ma The … Read more

Ikoyi Building Collapse: Osinbajo Denies Ownership Of Property

Ikoyi Building Collapse

Osinbajo further explained that he has no interest and has never had any interest, in the land, the building or development EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has faulted claims that he owns the land upon which the Ikoyi building collapse occured. Osinbajo, who commiserated with families and relatives of all those … Read more

Ikoyi Building Collapse: Sanwo-Olu Declares Three Days Mourning, Orders Flags To Fly At Half Mast

Three Days Mourning

Sanwo-Olu has declared three days mourning in Lagos State and ordered flags to fly at half mast.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared three days of mourning over the Ikoyi building collapse, which occurred at the Ikoyi area of the state on Monday. This is just as the … Read more

Governor Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Tribunal To Probe Ikoyi Building Collapse (Photos)

Tribunal

Governor Sanwo-Olu has on Thursday announced the tribunal to probe the Ikoyi Building Collapse.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, inaugurated members of the investigation tribunal to conduct an inquiry into the misconduct responsible for the collapse of a 21-storey building in the Ikoyi area … Read more

Ikoyi Building Collapse: Governor Sanwo-Olu Sets Up Six-Man Probe Panel, Appoints Chairman

Probe Panel

Governor Sanwo-Olu has set up a six-man probe panel and appointed a chairman over the Ikoyi Building Collapse.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has set up a six-man independent investigation team to probe the remote and immediate cause of the collapse of a 21-storey building in the Ikoyi area of … Read more

Ikoyi Building Collapse: Death Toll Hits 22 As Emergency Workers Recover Two More Bodies

Ikoyi

Death toll at the Ikoyi building collapse has hit 22 as two more bodies were recovered by the emergency workers at the site on Wednesday.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that two more bodies have on Wednesday been recovered by emergency workers at the site of collapsed building in the Lekki area of Lagos State. … Read more

Lagos Government Shuts Vedic Hospital In Lekki

Vedic Hospital

Lagos Government has shut the Vedic Hospital in the Lekki area of the state.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Vedic Lifecare Hospital located at Plot 6, Olabanji Olajide Street, Lekki, has been shut down by the Lagos State Government. The hospital was shut by the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) for employing uncertified expatriates. According to the … Read more

Lagos Govt Seals 67 Buildings In Alimosho (Photos)

Lagos

Lagos State Government has sealed 67 buildings in Alimosho Local Government Area of the state.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has sealed no fewer than 67 commercial and residential buildings, as well as structures in the Alimosho Local Government Area of the state. The buildings, this online newspaper reports, were sealed by … Read more

[BREAKING] Ikoyi Building Collapse: Governor Sanwo-Olu Suspends Lagos Building Agency GM

Sanwo-Olu

Governor Sanwo-Olu has suspended the Lagos Building Agency General Manager over the Ikoyi building collapse. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has order the immediate suspension of the General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr. Gbolahan Oki. The suspension of the LASBCA boss was made known via a statement by … Read more

Lagos Govt Unveils Virtual Book Review Programme For Students

Lagos, Lagos Schools, FG, Lagos, secondary schools, Kaduna

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a book review programme for students in the state.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that a virtual book review for students has been officially launched by the Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment. The latest development was made known via a statement released by the agency on Sunday. … Read more

Governor Sanwo-Olu Unveils 2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta (Photos)

Sanwo-Olu

Governor Sanwo-Olu has unveiled the 2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on corporate organisations and residents of the state to partner with the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture for the 2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta slated for December. The … Read more

Governor Sanwo-Olu Unveils New Name, Logo Of Lagos State Lotteries And Gaming Authority (Photos)

Governor Sanwo-Olu

Governor Sanwo-Olu has unveiled the new name and logo of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially changed the Lagos State Lotteries Board to Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority to reposition the industry for greater efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. This online newspaper … Read more

Lagos Govt Cautions Drivers On Traffic Rules, Safety Compliance During Ember Months

Lagos, Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat

Lagos Government has cautioned drivers on traffic rules and safety compliance during the ember months.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has tasked drivers and other road users to obey traffic rules and regulations to avoid road crashes during the ember months and beyond. The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, … Read more

Lagos Govt Begins Demolition Of Partially Collapsed Building In Surulere (Photos)

Lagos, Lekki, Ebute Metta

Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of a partially collapsed building in Surulere.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has commenced the demolition of a partially collapsed two-storey building in Aguda area, Surulere.   The commencement of the demolition was made known via a statement by the Agency on Monday. LASEMA … Read more

Lagos Govt Bags Five Awards At INAC 2021

Lagos, FESTAC Residents Petition Governor Sanwo-Olu Over Road Construction

Lagos Government has bagged five awards at INAC 2021.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has been honoured with no fewer than five awards at the 2021 International Arts and Crafts Expo (INAC). The award ceremony was held at Sheraton Hotels and Towers in Abuja.   While receiving the awards on behalf of the state … Read more

Assaulted Uber Driver During #EndSARSMemorial Protest Demands N500m Compensation From Lagos Govt

Uber Driver

The assaulted Uber driver during the #EndSARSMemorial protest has demanded N500m compensation from Lagos Government.     EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Uber driver assaulted during the #EndSARSMemorial protest at Lekki tollgate, Adedotun Clement, has demanded N500 million as compensation for being assaulted by officers of Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency. The Uber driver, in a … Read more